The Index Case Is the First Case of a Disease

question 69

Multiple Choice

The index case is the first case of a disease

• A) identified in a given area or population.
• B) in a given area or population resulting in patient death.
• C) in a given area or population in which the patient recovers.
• D) transmitted to another individual in a given area or population.
• E) to be successfully treated in a given area or population.

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